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Waratah-Wynyard, the heart of Tasmania's beautiful north west, includes the coastal towns and villages of Wynyard, Somerset, Boat Harbour and Sisters Beach, the rural town of Yolla and the former mining towns of Waratah and Corinna. It is renowned for the spectacular display of tulips at Table Cape that showcases a local festival, "Bloomin' Tulips" held each October.

Take a little time to explore its beaches and enjoy the fresh sea air and safe swimming and boating opportunities.

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Update on Lapoinya Road Bridge

16 December 2016

We are pleased to advise that a new dual lane concrete bridge has been installed at Lapoinya Road over the Flowerdale River. The only thing left is to do is to asphalt the road approaches which will be done by Friday 27 January 2017 (subject to weather conditions) .

Update on Port Road, Boat Harbour Beach

14 December 2016

Landslip repair works at Port Road, Boat Harbour Beach are still in progress with traffic management in place. Please continue to take care and drive to the conditions in the area. It is expected that the works will be completed by Friday 20 January 2017 (subject to weather conditions). Thanks to everyone for their cooperation and understanding during these urgent works

Update on Lapoinya Road Bridge

14 December 2016

We are pleased to advise that that the bridge has been scheduled for completion by 5 pm, Friday 16 December 2016 (subject to weather conditions) and a further update will be provided and the roadwork's signage will be modified as appropriate once the road is open for traffic.”

Update of Smarts Road Bridge

14 December 2016

We are pleased to advise that that the bridge has been scheduled for completion by 5 pm, Friday 16 December 2016 (subject to weather conditions) and a further update will be provided and the roadwork's signage will be modified as appropriate once the road is open for traffic.

Update - Dog Incident Seabrook Road Property

9 December 2016

The Council can confirm that the owner of the dog has fully complied with the dangerous dog declaration requirements and accordingly the dog has been returned to the owner's care. The dog is now to be housed in a secure enclosure which has been provided on the property and appropriate warning signage has been erected.

Dog Incident on Seabrook Rd Property

8 December 2016

COUNCIL STATEMENT CONCERNING RECENT INCIDENT INVOLVING A DOG
“The Council was informed of an incident involving an alleged dog attack at a Seabrook Road property on Monday morning and subsequent investigation established that a dog attack did occur causing serious injury to a person.
The Council has acted in accordance with its legal obligations under the Dog Control Act 2000 (s29) to declare the dog to be a dangerous dog, and it has been detained by the Council until such time as the requirements of the declaration have been complied with. These include housing the dog in a prescribed enclosure and the erection of suitable warning signage at the entrances to the premises. Under the Dog Control Act 2000, the Council cannot release a dangerous dog to its owner until these requirements have been satisfied.
In relation to the dogs health, Council advises that it has been assessed and treated by a veterinary surgeon and is currently receiving appropriate ongoing prescribed treatment. This will continue while the dog is held by the Council.
The circumstances surrounding the incident are the subject of an ongoing Police investigation and as such, the Council will not be providing any further comment”.

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2017 Australia Day Awards

21 October 2016

Council is seeking nominations for the 2017 Australia Day Awards.
Nominations from organisations or individuals will be received until 5:00 pm on Friday 16 December 2016 for the following awards:
Citizen of the Year for Persons over the age of 27 years on Australia Day, 2017. Junior Citizen of the Year for Persons under the age of 27 years on Australia Day, 2017 and Community Event of the Year.
Nomination Forms are available from the Council Offices, by telephoning 6443 8320 or can be downloaded below.
Nominations should be sent to the General Manager, PO Box 168, Wynyard. A Committee appointed by Council will assess the nominations and announcement of the winners will take place as part of Australia Day celebrations on 26 January 2017.

5 October 2016 - UPDATE -Port Road Landslip Boat Harbour Beach

5 October 2016

Urgent road realignment and drainage improvement works will commence on Thursday, 6 October 2016, as a response to a significant landslip impacting Port Road (near the lookout), Boat Harbour Beach.
As a result of these works, this section of the road will be closed to all traffic from 9 am to 3 pm from Monday 10 October 2016 to Friday 14 October 2016.
It is expected that the road realignment and drainage improvement works will be completed by 4 November 2016 (subject to weather conditions).

4 October 2016 - Flood Alerts and Road Closures

4 October 2016

With the current weather causing some problems in our municipal area please go the Tasmanian Police Community Alerts page,
http://www.police.tas.gov.au/community-alerts/ for all the latest information on road closures and flooding alerts.
If you require immediate assistance with storm or flood issues please call the SES on 132 500.
If you have a life threatening situation please call 000

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Wynyard Yacht Club boat ramp closed until further notice

7 July 2016

Due to damage from the recent floods the Wynyard Yacht Club boat ramp is closed until further notice. Council advises that the ramp is dangerous and asks that no-one uses it until repairs are completed.